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Published on 31/03/2026 – 16:31 GMT+2 Oscar Wilde’s gothic horror novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” tackles an extremely topical subject – the pursuit of youth, beauty and pleasure. This is why choreographer Piotr Jeznach decided, unusually, to make his interpretation of the literary classic as a form where the only expression is movement. “Here there are no words. Here the spectator sits down, we turn off the light and everyone can perceive it in their own way. We can’t tell the spectator what to feel,” says Jeznach. “I think that is what is beautiful about dance. Such a bit…
However, Crosetto insisted it was “simply false” that Italy had blocked all access to the bases, saying that their use by the U.S. is regulated by a 1954 treaty, and that both sides are well aware of its provisions. Crossetto in a message on X stressed that “international agreements clearly regulate and distinguish what requires specific government authorization” and parliamentary approval, and what is considered “technically authorized because it is included in the agreements.” An Italian government official confirmed the report that the American planes flying to the Middle East were denied landing rights, stressing that the bases were not…
After surviving Auschwitz-Birkenau, Ginette Kolinka developed a stock answer to shut down questioners who would ask about her experiences of the Nazi death camp and its horrors. “If I had a child, well, I would prefer to strangle them with my own hands than make them go through what I went through,” she would tell them. “For me, that was an answer that said it all.” Now, the 101-year-old with an easy and generous smile has become a warrior against antisemitism in France, seeing purpose in sharing her first-hand insight of murderous hatred and inhumanity so the lessons of the…
As kids, our days are filled with wonder as we learn about the world around us, from the millions of species we share the Earth with to the remarkable breakthroughs science makes every day. Less so as adults. Unless you actively choose to seek it out – which is exactly what you can do at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration from this summer. Set to open on 26 June, the newly revamped museum is part of the National Geographic Society’s near 130-year-old campus in Washington D.C. Featuring immersive technology, the galleries and exhibitions inside will focus on both the…
Israel will stop all defense procurement from France, as it accuses Paris of a hostile stance toward it. Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Amir Baram made the announcement on Channel 12 News Tuesday, adding the decision was part of a broader effort to reduce cooperation with countries that take steps against Israel. Baram said the government would instead rely on the local defense industry and suppliers in “friendly” countries. The practical impact is likely to be limited. France and Israel are largely competitors in the global arms market, and defense procurement between the two countries…
The remarks follow a report from Polish daily Rzeczpospolita earlier Tuesday alleging U.S. officials had asked Warsaw to shift one of its Patriot batteries to the Middle East as Iran’s retaliatory drone strikes on U.S. Gulf allies put a growing strain on air defense stockpiles. However, a senior defense official from a NATO country who spoke on condition of anonymity said that Poland had not been singled out by Washington. The U.S. has approached all its NATO allies with two questions on air defense: It is looking for batteries for Ukraine and also for the Middle East, but not the…
Published on 31/03/2026 – 14:05 GMT+2 The countries of the European Union, except Hungary, pledged on Tuesday to ensure “full accountability” for the war crimes Russia is accused of committing during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The exclusion of Hungary comes amid a bitter dispute between Budapest and Ukraine over the Druzhba oil pipeline that has paralysed a critical €90 billion loan to Kyiv. Before the row, Budapest had signalled strong disagreements about the bloc’s overall policy. “Accountability is an indispensable element of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, as well as upholding international law,” the 26 member states said…
Published on 31/03/2026 – 11:50 GMT+2 The Iran war may seem far away, but its oil is not. For European drivers, the pain at the pump is real, with some countries seeing price spikes of over 30%. So how are EU governments stepping in to help? Let’s look at the different strategies together. Spain went big, rolling out a €5 billion package and slashing VAT on motor fuels from 21% down to 10%. Madrid claims this will reduce petrol prices by around 30 eurocents per litre. Poland followed, with fuel VAT dropping from 23% to just 8%, saving drivers roughly…
Imagine you run a successful bakery in your country. Business is growing and you want to open new locations, hire more staff and invest in modern equipment. But expansion requires significant funding. Instead of relying entirely on loans, you decide to offer a portion of your business to the public. People who believe in your bakery can invest and become partial owners. If the business grows, their shares may increase in value and they may receive part of the profits. This process is called an Initial Public Offering, or IPO. Uzbekistan is now applying the same principle to some of…
Several European countries have criticized the law this week, expressing “deep concern … about the de facto discriminatory character of the bill.” Israeli right-wing and far-right lawmakers have pushed to expand the death penalty following Hamas’ attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, where about 1,200 people in Israel were killed, a large majority of whom were civilians, and 251 were taken hostage. The attack prompted a major Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, many of them civilians, displaced 90 percent of Gaza’s population and destroyed wide areas. The ceasefire brokered by President Donald…